The Porsche 997 is the sixth generation of the iconic Porsche 911 sports car, produced between 2004 and 2013 by the German automaker. The model range included the Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Turbo, GT3, and GT2 variants. Production of the Carrera and Carrera S coupés began in early 2004, with the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S following in November 2005. The Turbo and GT3 models were introduced in late 2006 and the GT2 in 2007. Targa versions of the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S were also available with a unique glass canopy roof design.
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1. The Porsche 997 was offered in various models, including Carrera, Carrera S, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Turbo, GT3, and GT2.
2. Production started in 2004, with different variants launched over the following years.
3. The 997 featured an evolution of the previous 996 model, with significant changes in interior and exterior styling.
4. Notable design updates included the replacement of the 996's "fried egg" headlights with classic "bug eye" units.
5. Technically similar to its predecessor, the 997 boasted slightly increased power and improvements in engineering.
6. The Targa versions of the Carrera 4 and Carr